Savvy Shopping

I love accessories. We've talked about this before, so this is nothing new to any of you. 

I also LOVE a good deal. Being young and married, there's not a whole lot of extra to go shopping. So I stick to finding great clothes finds at consignment stores and TJMaxx and Marshals are very dangerous places for me to go visit. 

So recently, I have been feeling the need to jewelry shop. I follow a couple of really great jewelry places on Instagram, but two of my favorites are BridierBaubles.com and LoveAlwaysjewels.bigcartel.com. While I was jewel searching on these sites, I came across these two pieces...

A little hard to see but it's called the Boca Grande

Don't ask me why but I LOVE the claw bracelet

Now, together these two pieces come out to be about $45. Not too bad, I'll admit, but when you're trying to save every little bit helps. So  I decided to do something I've never done before...shop on eBay. 

I did a little searching and I found the exact same pieces for a fraction of the price! I found the bracelet for $2.75 and the necklace for $17.99. While it made me a little nervous to shop on eBay, I'm so glad that I did.

I haven't received the them yet, I did just order them on Tuesday, but as soon as I do I'm excited to show off what this savvy shopper found! 

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

Happy Shopping! 

What I'd Wear If Only We Lived in NYC

This past weekend, the hubs and I went in to the Big City for the day. *one of the great perks of living in CT*


We had originally expected to take this trip with one of our favorite couple friends, Alicia and Josh from down in Baltimore. When they couldn't make it, we cancelled our plans too.


After a rough Friday, Andrew woke up on Saturday and decided we needed to get out of dodge for the day. So away we went.


NYC is probably number two of my favorite cities of all time (It's a close tie with Salzburg, Austria), and every time we are there I'm inspired to try out new outfits. Here's the problem...I live in the "Mid-West" of the East Coast. Not a ton of high fashion in Bristol, CT. *shocker!*


So when we go to New York, I make sure to push the envelope a little bit. This trip I went for a little bit of the exposed bra at the back of my tank.


This post will highlight things that you can get away with in New York that most people would just look at you funny almost anywhere else...

Country Chic in the City by sarahkeck86 featuring wayfarer sunglasses

Summer dress, $24 / Frye boots / Linea Pelle Collection leather jewelry / Ray-Ban wayfarer sunglasses, $195


I don't have this exact outfit, but I love to wear my boots like this with dresses or shorts during the summer. I wore my boots with shorts when I went back to Michigan in March and I was constantly asked if I was too hot, if I wanted a different pair of shoes, anything but "hey, that's really cute together!" That would not happen in the Big Apple.

High Fashion by sarahkeck86 featuring michael kors jewelry

Cut out top / Skinny fit jeans / Christian Louboutin high heel / Hermès handbag / Forzieri gold diamond earrings / Michael Kors jewelry / Eyewear


I also get the urge to go extreme high fashion. You know, wear a lot of black, sunglasses that cover most of my face, the whole New York thing. I love black, but in most other places this seems a little drab or too fancy for everyday occasions. Not in New York I tell you! It's part of the uniform! And I love it. 


So while I can't quite get away with these looks on an everyday basis, there are the couple times a year when I can escape a little from the hum-drum everyday fashion and change things up. 


Happy Shopping!

Summer Weekend Escapes

Hello dear readers! It has been a little bit since I have written but it's been one crazy week for work. Between working in the office and working events I was checking Facebook, and I really enjoyed seeing all the pictures from mini-vacations that friends took. That got me to thinking about what to pack for different destinations.


One of my dear friends, Kay over at Life After... goes to her parent's lake house several times during the summer. For being at the lake or really anywhere near a body of water, you want to be comfortable. Besides packing the usual 10 bathing suits, here are a couple of other ideas...

Lake House Love by sarahkeck86 featuring sun dresses

Keeping things cool and loose is the way to go. With the lack of airconditioning in many cases, the last thing you want is tight clothes trapping in heat. Stick with cottons. They breathe and there are so many beautiful clothes in cotton.

Another friend recently went to one of my all-time favorite places, New York City! This city is right around the corner from us here in CT, so when we get out there it's usually just for the day. Dressing right is very important. One would think that just because there is a lot of shade from all the large buildings, that it would be cooler. Not so. It can really get hot with all that concrete and glass. Keeping it flowy is the way to go...

Weekend in the City by sarahkeck86 featuring metallic handbags

The great thing about the city is that there are so many different styles. I love to go with a very feminine look. The City can make you feel a little grimy, so keeping the look fresh can make you feel fresh for longer. New York is also notorious for people wearing a lot of black. Let's break that habit! Bringing in pasteles and whites is a great alternative. Pairing with a statement necklace and a great hat is the way to go.

Last but not least is the country retreat. Heading out to the country road trip style is so much fun! There again, it's best to be comfortable. You don't necessarily need to be as structured in the country as you do in the city. I love flowy tank-tops, they are easy to roll up and fit into small spaces so you can pack several. A great maxi-dress and jean jacket can easily transfer from day to night. 

Country Escape by sarahkeck86 featuring antique gold jewelry

This is one of my favorite collections. I'm loving all the bright colors! 


The moral of this post is to keep in mind your surroundings and plan for several weather scenarios. Weekend trips are the best so remember to dress fabulously!

Accessories Galore

Hello readers! I am starting something new for this week with my dear friend Kay over at Life After...Blog. She is going to a family member's wedding this month and she wants to look fabulous, of course! She has two different dresses to choose from but would like some help with accessories. She is giving me a budget and I will style both outfits. Both her readers and my readers will have a chance to vote on which one you like the best! Whichever one you all like the best will be the one that she picks!


This leads me to today's post. Accessories! We all have them. But when we're deciding what to put on in the morning, what is too much and what is just right?


I'm going to show three different possibilities for three different scenarios. As with everything I post, I would love to hear what you have to say and ideas that you have!


Look 1: Business

Demure by sarahkeck86 featuring leather strap watches

A lot of women dress pretty conservative for their jobs, but there is a difference between conservative and bland. While keeping with the demure look, throw in a pop of color! Keep the other accessories low key and simple.

Look 2: Weekend

Weekend Time by sarahkeck86 featuring drop earrings

Don't be afraid to put bright colors together! Colors are perfect for the summer. They make you feel fantastic and you will stand out in a crowd!

Look 3: Date Night 

Date Night by sarahkeck86 featuring stainless steel jewelry

Date night accessories can really dress-up an otherwise casual outfit. It is also a way to really let your personality show through, like with the mustache necklace, but try not to go overboard. Just keep it to one piece. 

So what do you like to put on for the day to spice up the outfit?